Collaboration & Partnerships
Edible garden project at 911±¬ÁÏÍø’s Penticton campus to feed students, community members
June 29, 2021
A partnership between 911±¬ÁÏÍø's Penticton campus and the Medical Arts Research Group is helping to root out food insecurity amongst students and local families. An edible garden program is being established on the north end of the Penticton campus, with the aim to provide fresh vegetables to 911±¬ÁÏÍø students and food bank patrons in the community. Medical Arts Research Group donated the wood and fence material for the project. Raised garden beds were built in May by students in the Women in Trades Training program, and install...
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Partnership dishes up meal ideas by 911±¬ÁÏÍø Culinary Students and local food products
June 24, 2021
A new partnership between 911±¬ÁÏÍø and produce supplier company Farm Bound is bringing locally sourced organic foods to your doorstep with delicious summer-ready recipes crafted by 911±¬ÁÏÍø Culinary Arts students. Food-lovers can now order the 911±¬ÁÏÍø Inspiration Box from the Farm Bound website. The box has fully portioned ingredients for recipes to make Middle Eastern Chicken Za’atar, Carrot and Radish Salad, Pea Risotto with Asparagus and a spice blend to make your own Za’atar Spice Mix. Not only will you learn new recipes but also...
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Post-secondary partners seek to unite early childhood education instructors across Canada
April 28, 2021
Virtual conference will focus on outdoor pedagogy in college ECE programs How does playing in the mud support children’s cognitive and social development? Why is outdoor play such a powerful conduit for learning? How can we advance curriculum to empower current and future early childhood educators (ECEs) to tap into it? These and other questions will be explored during a unique virtual conference next month that will bring together ECE instructors and outdoor play experts from across the country. On May 18, 911±¬ÁÏÍø, in ...
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